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Source: Poll: New York voters strongly support new laws on guns, abortion – syracuse.com

Source: Judges can’t set bail for new NY ‘mass threat’ or ‘body armor’ crimes – syracuse.com

Source: Real estate industry faces new rules targeting discrimination – Newsday

Source: What’s in a party’s name? Lawmakers fear confusion

Source: A look at New York’s new gun laws: Here’s what will change – syracuse.com

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) is inviting North Country children to take part in his annual Summer Reading Challenge, which is held in partnership with New York State Libraries. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities,” celebrating all things aquatic and ocean-related for kids to learn about and explore as they read. “Summer is the […]

State Owes $8.1 Billion, Second to Only California Despite recent significant payments to the federal Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF), New York is one of only seven states or territories with unemployment insurance (UI) funds that are in debt to the federal government, and the $8.1 billion owed in the outstanding loan balance is second only […]

Source: ‘Dismal session’ for Adirondack Park legislation after amendments fail

Source: North Country lawmakers vote against raising age for semi-automatic guns | NCPR News

Source: Assembly redistricting map faces another day in court

Source: New York: Gov. Hochul signs sweeping gun legislation package

Source: State data shows record pace of prison violence | Sun Community News ALBANY | As the end of New York’s legislative session loomed, North Country lawmakers and the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association blasted the lack of majo

Source: New York lawmakers act on gun control measures following recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Texas | NCPR News

Source: NY Senate passes Bianca’s Law, inspired by images shared of CNY murder victim – syracuse.com

Source: Hochul, legislature agree to tighten New York’s gun laws in wake of Buffalo mass shooting | NCPR News

A new law will go into effect this month requiring owners and operators of motorboats to verify they have no invasive species present before launching in Adirondack waters. Clean, drain, dry, verify! It’s the law. #Adirondacks

Source: Can Lake Placid host another Olympics? This North Country lawmaker says there’s a shot | NCPR News

Source: Abortion, gun violence dominate final days of NY legislative session – syracuse.com

Source: Pending NYS law to replace “councilman” with council member on ballots | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Women in small towns seeking office would no longer run for “councilman”.

Source: The 2022 Albany Power 100 – City & State New York

From the office of State Sentry Dan Stec   Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) and officials from the New York State Corrections Officers Police Benevolent Association at a press conference to announce legislation that would repeal the HALT Act (Senate bill S9378/Assembly bill number pending). HALT […]

            The State Assembly yesterday passed a bill (A8445a/S7504a) sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) to rename the bridges located on Interstate 87 over the Saranac River after Trooper Brian S. Falb. Trooper Falb died of cancer due do injuries acquired during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Jones introduced the […]

Source: Adult Survivors Act passes NYS Assembly, ready for Gov. Hochul’s pen | NCPR News

Legislation will Bring More Than $3M to the Region for Fire Dept. Ambulance Services (ALTONA, NY – May. 13, 2021) – Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined with members of the North Country’s volunteer fire service to celebrate the inclusion of the “Fair Play Ambulance Cost Recovery Act” (A.534-A) in the NY State budget. The […]

Senator Stec with Trooper Shannon J. Saunders and Trooper David M. Rogers             Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today honored the service of our local New York State Police officers at the 46th Annual Superintendent’s Commendation and Awards Day Ceremony in Albany. The awards recipients and their families are residents of the 45th Senate District, and […]